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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,175.16, 4,761.92 and 1,095.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,175.16, 4,761.92 and 1,095.08 is: 1,642.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,175.16 : 4,761.92 = 1,095.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,175.16/4,761.92 = 1,095.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,175.16x = 4,761.92 × 1,095.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,175.16x = 5,214,683.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,214,683.35/3,175.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.34

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